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The Greek Cypriot people are Greek who come from Cyprus, where they are largest ethno-linguistic people group. New York state is home to the largest population of Greek Cypriot. (Please note: the density map being used refers to people who claim full or partial Cypriot ancestry.)

Greek Cypriot ethnic identity is closely tied to religious identity. The majority of Greek Cypriot are Greek Orthodox Christians, a tradition using the Greek liturgy and headed by a synod composed of bishops and an elected archbishop. Ritual is the center of activity for the Orthodox church. Seven sacraments are recognized: baptism in infancy, followed by confirmation with consecrated oil, penance, the Eucharist, matrimony, ordination and unction in times of sickness or when near death. Many Greek Cypriot are members of local Orthodox churches founded by Greek immigrants in even the smallest of communities

"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb."(Revelation 7:9, NIV)